FAQs

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What are your COVID policies for the weekend?

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All those who are vaccinated are welcome to attend weekend events without testing. We do request that anyone who is unvaccinated test with our planning team before their first attended event of the weekend. Please contact our planner, Jaime Kostechko for your testing kit at jaime@wildheartevents.com. For the safety of immunocompromised guests attending, we do ask that if you are feeling under the weather at any point during the weekend, or experiencing any COVID symptoms, no matter how small, to please do the socially responsible thing and not attend the events. If you would like to take a test for your symptoms, please reach out to our planner Jaime at the email above. She will have many tests ready and available for you!

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By when should I RSVP?

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Please RSVP by the 2nd of July. Due to final catering and rental counts, we are sadly unable to accommodate any late RSVPs after the 2nd of July. You can RSVP my mailing us the pre-stamped RSVP card included in your invitation, once that is sent to your address.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Yes! We are registered with Zola. You can find our registry by clicking the 'Registry' tab available on our website above.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please note, we will be providing all transportation to our ceremony and reception venue by chartered buses. These will leave at 3 pm from the side parking lot of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, the front of The Courtyard by Marriott Goleta, and the front of The Best Western Plus South Coast Inn. We must stress that there will be no parking available for guests at our wedding site, and ride share vehicles are not able to be accommodated on the property. If you are not a guest at one of these properties, please plan to be at one of these hotels by 3 pm for pick up.

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Can I take an Uber or Lyft to the wedding venue?

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Our venue is unable to accommodate any ride share vehicles on property. Please be sure to use the provided bus transportation on the day of our wedding. However, you are welcome to take a ride share vehicle to the provided bus transportation pick up locations: The Ritz-Carlon Bacara, The Courtyard by Mariott Goleta, and The Best Western Plus South Coast Inn. Buses will be departing from these locations at 3 pm.

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Are there any other wedding events that I should know about?

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Yes! In addition to the wedding, we are hosting a Welcome Party, Celebration Brunch, and Beach Day. Please see our 'Schedule' tab above for more information regarding all wedding events.

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Can I take photos during the ceremony?

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Our ceremony will be 'unplugged,' which means that all phones must stay hidden during the ceremony itself. However, please feel free to snap away at the reception once the ceremony is over! Be sure to use our hashtag: #meyersbyers so we can see your wonderful pictures too. We have hired wonderful professional photographers and videographers to capture every moment of our day. Please let us know if you would like us to send you any digital images of the ceremony after the event.

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Is there a dress code?

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Yes! The wedding attire is formal, but not black tie. For men, a suit and tie would be welcomed. For women, a formal cocktail dress, pantsuit, jumpsuit, or maxi dress. Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm is a rural location with abundant gravel and dirt floors. Please keep this in mind when choosing your footwear! We do recommend block heels, wedges, or flat shoes. The bridesmaids will be wearing sage green.

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What will the weather be like?

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The average high temperature in Goleta on July 30th is 74 degrees with an ocean breeze and no humidity. Once the sun has set, the average temperature sinks to 58 degrees. However, the day can be very sunny, so we recommend wearing sunscreen. We also recommend bringing a jacket or wrap for the evening since it can get quite chilly.

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I heard you're doing Greek dancing at the wedding! Where can I learn to dance with you?

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We're so glad you asked! We will be doing a fun group dance of the Syrtos at the wedding. If you'd like to learn to dance the Syrtos from Lowell's grandfather, Athan, please click the 'Photos' section above on our website, and watch the first video.

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Can I bring a date?

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We wish we could invite everyone, however due to the strict capacity limits of our venue and specified catering numbers, we are unable to accommodate dates who are not specified on your invitation to any wedding events.

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Are kids welcome?

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While we absolutely love children, we are unable to accommodate those who are not specified on your invitation. If you are a guest of the Ritz Carlton Bacara, please call the hotel at (805) 968-0100 for available childcare services.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Yes! Please see our 'Travel' tab above on our website. We would love you to join the Meyers and Byers families at our Ritz Carlton Bacara room block for the easiest access to all wedding events.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Of course! Please indicate all allergies on our RSVP card.